Kofi Annan
With Secretaries General at the Global Leadership Awards
Here’s a picture you don’t see everyday.
Kofi Annan Reflects on a Life of Diplomacy
In a wide ranging talk in Washington, DC the former Secretary General offered some insights and provocations from his career as a global diplomat.
Kofi Annan Never Really Had a Chance to Succeed
Kofi Annan has resigned from his post as joint UN/Arab League Special Envoy
Big Day for Syria Diplomacy
Today is a very important day for international diplomacy on the Syria crisis. Here’s why.
Why the Stakes Are So High for Syria Mission
Today brings news, once again, that the monitoring mission in Syria is fraying. Over the weekend, several civillians were killed in mortar attacks against the city of Rastan. Rebels in city fought back and killed 23 soldiers.
Kofi Annan: UN Mission is Our Only Remaining Chance to Stabilize Syria
Kofi Annan briefed the press today on his efforts as the United Nations/Arab League special envoy for Syria. His main message was that the small, fitful observer mission is the last best hope to prevent a full scale civil war in Syria.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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